2019 Elections: Catholic Dioceses, monarchs offer special prayers for peace

Bishop of the Makurdi Diocese, Wilfred Anagbe, has stressed the need for more prayers for the nation, particularly Benue to record an election devoid of rancour and violence in 2019.

Anagbe made this assertion during an interactive session and prayers organised by the Catholic Church, traditional institution and other stakeholders towards peaceful elections in 2019.

The event was co-organised by the Makurdi Catholic Diocese, and held at the Pastoral Centre, Makurdi.

Over 306 traditional rulers, youths, members of the Catholic Women Organisation and Catholic Men Organisation and other stakeholders attended the prayer for a violence-free election in 2019.

According to him, ‘the Vote Not Fight Campaign’ was to promote peaceful participation in the electoral process and the Catholic Church was not left out in ensuring it was successful.